I hate Valentines Day, so when I found these sweets, it marginally improved my opinion on the whole fiasco.
From the brilliant Think Geek website are Bittersweets. Exactly like the original love hearts except the messages are much more realistic and true to life. They come in three varieties: Dejected, Dysfunctional, and Dumped.
Some of my favourite phrases include MUTUAL DISGUST, U C MY BLOG, DO MY DISHES, U HAVE A BLOG, RUSSIAN BRIDE with the whole listing on Think Geek.
So there you have it, more Valentines day trends to add to my gloom, and they will keep coming :-)
Dejected, Dysfunctional & Dumped Love Hearts
Bittersweets
Trend Themes
1. Realistic Love Messages - A trend of creating love messages that are more realistic and true to life, appealing to those who have a cynical view of love.
2. Anti-valentine's Day Products - A trend of offering products that cater to people who dislike Valentine's Day, providing alternative options for celebrating or expressing their feelings.
3. Humorous and Sarcastic Gifts - A trend of creating gifts that incorporate humor and sarcasm, providing a lighthearted approach to expressing emotions or opinions.
Industry Implications
1. Gift and Novelty - The gift and novelty industry can explore opportunities to develop more realistic and humorous products that cater to those looking for alternative ways to express their feelings on Valentine's Day.
2. E-commerce - The e-commerce industry can tap into the trend of offering anti-Valentine's Day products, creating online platforms or marketplaces specifically dedicated to selling products for people who dislike the holiday.
3. Social Media - The social media industry can incorporate realistic and humorous love messages into their platforms, allowing users to send more relatable and entertaining content to their loved ones or friends.